Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Endego is all about people

At Endego, we take pride in creating comprehensive engineering solutions that set standards in the industry. Our specialization covers sectors such as automotive, railway, agriculture, heavy-duty vehicles, commercial vehicles (such as buses), and additional sectors like medical and household appliances. As a company with Polish roots, we have five branches in Poland with headquarters in Krakow, and also an office in Munich.

Our organizational culture is based on openness and building collaborative partnerships. We believe that success is achieved through cooperation and communication, which is reflected in our daily activities. We can proudly say that at Endego, people come first.

Our team currently consists of 250 skilled specialists, including engineers, as well as experts in other fields. We are a dynamically growing company, and our ranks are constantly expanding.

Join us!

If you are passionate about working in an international environment, want to develop your skills, and be part of a team that genuinely influences the development of modern technologies, then Endego is the place for you!

Become part of Endego and let’s shape the future of engineering together!

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier development activities to meet quality, cost, delivery, and lean manufacturing requirements
• Conduct supplier assessments and support supplier capability improvement initiatives
• Lead Supplier On-site Process Approval (SOPA) and APQP implementation activities
• Perform supplier process audits and ensure effective corrective action implementation
• Support supplier selection through risk assessments in collaboration with Purchasing and Commodity teams
• Verify availability and validation of required quality documentation prior to sourcing decisions
• Create and manage PPAP requests and ensure APQP deliverables are completed according to project timelines
• Participate in supplier kick-off meetings and communicate customer-specific and internal quality requirements
• Monitor PPAP progress and ensure milestone achievement
• Develop and communicate PPAP convergence plans with Purchasing teams
• Validate PPAP documentation, samples, and component approvals
• Escalate risks related to quality, cost, delivery, and project timing
• Manage handover of BOM components from development to plant production
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, Commodity Development, and Supplier Development teams
• Support plants during warranty-related investigations within the first six months after SOP
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities
• PPAP submission performance and on-time approvals
• APQP implementation for critical components
• Completion of process audits for PPAP validations
• Supplier safety and quality compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers in Quality or Engineering roles
• Experience with APQP and PPAP methodologies
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret GD&T
• Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Understanding of statistical quality methodologies
• Experience conducting supplier process audits
• CQE and/or CQA certification is considered an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent decision-making and prioritization abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
• Comfortable interacting with all organizational levels, from shop floor operators to senior executives
• Strong leadership mindset and ability to work in a dynamic project environment

We Offer

• Flexible forms of cooperation (employment contract or B2B) – tailored to the candidate's preferences and the specific nature of the role
• Flexible working hours
• Diversified and international projects
• Private medical care (Medicover)
• Medicover Sport Card
• Funding of preventive mental health support
• Attractive employee referral program